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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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